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Gerard and Ben Lappin — Corsair & Kittyhawk

There’s something special about warbirds flying together.
But it’s even more special when it’s a father and son at the controls.

Gerard Lappin (P-40F Kittyhawk) and his son Ben Lappin (Corsair) were putting their aircraft through their paces in preparation for the Tyabb Airshow this weekend — and the pride was unmistakable.

What’s it like flying with your son?
“Oh, it’s all right,” Gerard laughs.
“We’ve been doing it forever… since he was 12.
No, it is good. It’s good looking over and seeing your young bloke in a big monster machine like that.”
Ben has been flying since he was just 5 years old — starting with aerobatics and going on to work in airshows for years. He’s an accomplished display pilot in his own right.

And what’s it like flying with Dad?
“It’s nice… it makes me quite emotional. No, it’s good fun.”

When asked if Ben behaves himself in the Corsair, Gerard grins:
“That’s how you get gigs — you don’t miss behave. I keep telling these kids, no one remembers the good stuff you do. You do one bad thing and everyone remembers it.”

And Ben’s verdict on his dad?

“Always. Never puts a foot wrong.”

Two generations.
Two legendary warbirds.
One very special formation.

See them fly together at Tyabb this weekend. ✈️🔥